Income for writers across the board is down 42% since 2009.
Those of you who self-publish are in even worse shape, with earnings of 58% less than traditionally published authors.
Why these declines...? Smaller royalties, Amazon and Google using "fair use" as justification to freely distribute many writers' works, and Amazon's lock on ebook prices, among other reasons.
If you're NOT a member of the Guild, what are you waiting for...? We can only make changes by working as a strong, united front.
Or perhaps you disagree with these findings. If so, I'd love to hear your thoughts.
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